Browse through San Diego’s Afterschool Activities Guide to find a variety of engaging classes and programs from comic-book creation to theater arts. Contact advertisers directly to register, and be sure to say you saw their ad in Family Magazine. SN indicates companies that are trained to care for children with special needs.
Sports/Fitness
Aqua Pros Swim School
Clairemont, 619-209-2990
www.aquapros.org
Our program is designed to help students thrive and become competent swimmers while offering the most convenient, family-friendly structure for parents. We instruct all students: 2-month-old infants through adults. All classes are 30 minutes. In group classes, swimmers are grouped by ability, we never hold a swimmer back due to age. Once enrolled, there is no need to re-enroll at the beginning of each session, ensuring that you will always keep your desired class time.
General Afterschool Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
Multiple Locations, 858-866-0591
www.sdyouth.org
Our Afterschool Program at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego provides a safe, supportive environment for children ages 5-18, offering homework help, STEM activities, sports, arts and leadership programs. With 23 locations throughout San Diego County, we’re here to help your child thrive.
Visual Arts
The Hot Spot
Point Loma, 619-223-1339
4S Ranch, 858-310-6499
www.thehotspotstudio.com
Bring the kids for some creative fun! Choose from pottery and canvas painting, candle making, mosaics, slime and succulent gardens. We are open daily,; no age limit or experience necessary. Bonus! Parents can enjoy a little art therapy too. Most projects go home the same visit. Pottery is ready in a few days.
Little Fish Comic Book Studio
College Area, 619-356-1103
www.lilfish.us
Little Fish Comic Book Studio is a nonprofit comic and manga-focused art studio that focuses on collaboration, comics and community. We help your young artists develop their skills and confidence!
Performing Arts
City Ballet
Pacific Beach, 858-274-6058
www.cityballet.org
Sign up for fall classes now! City Ballet offers classes for children and adults, ranging from beginner to pre-professional levels. Children and pre-professional classes start Aug. 18. Adults classes are offered year-round.
San Diego Junior Theatre
Balboa Park, 619-239-1311
www.juniortheatre.com
Theatre skills are skills for life: San Diego Junior Theatre’s education programs have been inspiring young people to grow as confident communicators, creative problem solvers, community builders, and artists, for over seven decades.
Scripps Performing Arts Academy
Scripps Ranch, 858-586-7834
Carmel Valley, 858-509-2624
www.scrippsballet.com/academy
Unlock unlimited potential through ballet. More than an extracurricular activity, it's an essential tool for personal excellence. Begin a transformative journey at Scripps Performing Arts Academy, nurturing generations of inspired lifelong learners.
Academic Programs
The Mignone Hive SN
South Bay, 619-820-3475
www.themignonehive.com
Mixed aged play-based learning with STEAM materials and experiences available for learners to create self-directed projects. Social skills and relationship building is supported by older learners guiding the younger learners as they work collaboratively following shared interests. Guided support for learners with Autism is available from highly trained staff.
Updated: September 2024
